National Catholic Reporter

France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism

France's traditionalist Catholics rally behind Pope Leo XIV after SSPX schism

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
French Catholics attached to the traditional Latin Mass but loyal to Rome are expressing deep sadness after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the group in schism and excommunicate six SSPX bishops.